Prithviraj Sukumaran (born October 16, 1982) is an acclaimed Malayalam actor, director, producer, and playback singer, known for seamlessly balancing stardom with critically acclaimed performances. Making his debut at 19 in Nandanam (2002), he quickly rose to prominence as one of the most versatile and daring actors of his generation.
Through the 2000s, Prithviraj delivered a string of memorable films such as Vellithira (2003), Swapnakoodu (2003), Vellinakshatram (2004), Ananthabhadram (2005), Classmates (2006,Highest grossing Malayalam movie at time of release), Vaasthavam (2006), Chocolate (2007), Thalappavu (2008), Thirakkatha (2008), Puthiya Mukham (2009,Catapulted Prithviraj to Superstardom) , Robin Hood (2009), Thanthonni (2010), Pokkiri Raja (2010) and Anwar (2010), showcasing his ability to shift between commercial and experimental cinema.
He later headlined some of Malayalam cinema’s biggest hits and acclaimed dramas: Urumi (2011), Indian Rupee (2011), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Mumbai Police (2013), Memories (2013), 7th Day (2014), Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014) , Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), Amar Akbar Anthony (2015), Anarkali (2015), Paavada (2016), Ezra (2017), Koode (2018), Driving Licence (2019), Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Jana Gana Mana (2022) and The Goat Life (2024), among others.
Outside acting, Prithviraj has proven his mettle as a filmmaker with the hit Lucifer (2019), starring Mohanlal, which became one of Malayalam cinema’s biggest boxoffice successes. His third directorial L2: Empuraan (2025) is the current highest grossing Malayalam movie. He owns a production banner, Prithviraj Productions which continues to back ambitious projects.
With over two decades in cinema, a National award, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and a filmography that bridges commercial blockbusters and auteur driven cinema, Prithviraj Sukumaran stands as one of the defining forces of contemporary Malayalam cinema.
Known For
Sarzameen
Vijay Menon
2025
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Kabir
2024
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
Vardharaja Mannar / Siva Mannar
2023
Alone
Hari (voice)
2023
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Koshi Kurien
2020
Double Barrel
Pancho
2015
Ivide
Varun Blake
2015
Picket 43
Havildar Harindran
2015
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Melachivilberi Gomathi Nayagam Pillai
2014
Tamaar Padaar
ACP Pouran
2014
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
Krishnanunni
2014
7th Day
David Abraham
2014
London Bridge
Vijay Das
2014
Memories
Sam Alex
2013
Aurangzeb
Arya Phogat
2013
Mumbai Police
ACP Antony Moses
2013
Celluloid
J C Daniel / Harris Daniel
2013
Ayalum Njanum Thammil
Dr. Ravi Tharakan
2012
Aiyyaa
Surya
2012
Molly Aunty Rocks!
Pranav
2012
Simhasanam
Arjun Madhav
2012
Color of Sky
Doctor
2012
Hero
Tarzan Antony
2012
Masters
Sreeramakrishnan
2012
Indian Rupee
Jayaprakash
2011
Teja Bhai and Family
Teja Bhai
2011
Veettilekulla Vazhi
Doctor
2011
Manushya Mrugam
David I.P.S.
2011
Manikyakallu
Vinayachandran
2011
City of God
Jyothi Lal
2011
Urumi
Chirakkal Kelu Nayanar / Krishnadas ("K.D.")
2011
Makeup Man
Prithviraj Sukumaran
2011
Arjunan Saakshi
Roy Mathew
2011
The Thriller
Niranjan
2010
Anwar
Anwar
2010
Raavanan
Dev Prakash
2010
Police Police
2010
Thanthonni
Vadakkanveetil Kochukunju
2010
Kerala Cafe
Leon
2009
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Venkitesh Iyer
2009
Ninaithale Inikkum
Shiva
2009
Puthiya Mugham
Krishnakumar
2009
LolliPop
Franko
2008
Abhiyum Naanum
Sudhakar
2008
Manjadikuru
Vicky Sr
2008
Thirakkatha
Akbar 'Akki' Ahamed
2008
Thalappavu
Joseph
2008
One Way Ticket
Kunjappu
2008
Velli Thirai
Saravanan
2008
Kannamoochi Yenada
Harish Venkatraman
2007
Satham Podathey
Ravichandran
2007
Chocolate
Shyam Balagopal
2007
Veeralipattu
Hari
2007
Khaki
2007
Mozhi
Karthik
2007
Oruvan
SI Jeevan
2006
Pakal
Nandakumar
2006
Classmates
Sukumaran
2006
Anandabhadram
Ananthan
2005
Police
ACP Shekar Varma
2005
Kana Kanden
Madan
2005
Tyson
Avan Chandiyude makan
Kurian
2007
Vaasthavam
Balachandran Adiga
2006
Parijatham
2006
Vellithira
Style Raj (Raghuram)
2003
Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam
Varadharaja Mannar
Khalifa
Aamir Ali
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil
Anand
2024
The Goat Life
Najeeb Muhammad
2024
Ranam
Aadhi
2018
My Story
Jay
2018
Vimanam
Venkidi
2017
Adam Joan
Adam Joan Pothen
2017
Tiyaan
Aslam Mohammad
2017
Naam Shabana
Tony / Mikhail
2017
Ezra
Ranjan Mathew
2017
Oozham
Surya
2016
James and Alice
James
2016
Darvinte Parinamam
Anil Anto
2016
Pavada
Pambu Joy
2016
Anarkali
Sub-Lt. Shanthanu
2015
Amar Akbar Anthony
Amar
2015
Ennu Ninte Moideen
V.P. Moideen
2015
Oru Second Class Yathra
Narrator
2015
Munnariyippu
Chackochan (cameo)
2014
Bachelor Party
John Karim
2012
Punyam Aham
Naarayanan Unni
2010
Calendar
Sojappan
2009
Nammal Thammil
Vigneshwar Ramachandran (Vicky)
2009
Twenty 20
special appearance in a song
2008
Kangaroo
Joseph Abraham
2007
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
Zia Musafir
2007
Vargam
SI Solomon Joseph
2006
Athbhutha Dweepu
Harindran
2005
Daivanamathil
Anwar
2005
Chakram
Chandrahasan
2003
Swapnakoodu
Alex Chandy (Kunjoonju)
2003
Stop Violence
Sathan
2002
Nakshathrakkannulla Rajakumaran Avanundoru Rajakumari
Ananthu
2002
Santosh Trophy
Santhosh
I, Nobody
Kaaliyan
Kunjirakottu Kaali
Globetrotter
2027
L2: Empuraan
Zayed Masood
2025
Kaapa
Kotta Madhu
2022
Gold
Danger Joshi
2022
Theerppu
Abdulla Marakkar
2022
Kaduva
Kaduvakunnel Kuruvachan
2022
Jack N Jill
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Jana Gana Mana
DCP Aravind Swaminathan
2022
Bro Daddy
Eesho John Kattadi
2022
Star
Dr. Derrick
2021
Bhramam
Ray Mathews
2021
Kuruthi
Laiq
2021
Cold Case
ACP Sathyajith
2021
Driving Licence
Hareendran
2019
Brother's Day
Ronny
2019
Pathinettam Padi
Ashwin
2019
Lucifer
Zayed Masood
2019
9
Albert
2019
Koode
Joshua Thomas
2018
Pokkiri Raja
Surya Narayanan
2010
Achanurangatha Veedu
Harikrishanan
2006
Krithyam
Satya / Christy Lopez
2005
Akale
Neil D'Costa
2004
Sathyam
S.I Sanjeev Kumar
2004
Vellinakshatram
Vinod Varma / Chandrachoodan
2004
Ammakilikkoodu
Vivek Menon
2003
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
Muthu
2003
Nandanam
Manu
2002
Lucifer 3: The Beginning
Zayed Masood
Vilaayath Budha
Double Mohanan
Daayra
Untitled Prithviraj - Jithin k Jose Film
Untitled Prithviraj - Unnikrishnan Movie
Untitled Prithviraj - Shameer Muhammed Film
Jithin Laal Prithviraj Movie
